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Is my e-scooter legal in my state?

Pick your state and a catalogue model to use all available evidence. A manual top-speed-only check cannot confirm required weight, dimensions, wheelbase or maximum power. Missing required specifications stay unconfirmed. You will get a device check, plus where you can ride, how fast, and the age, helmet and licence rules. State rules last checked 2026-10-17.

104 models tracked94 still sold new79 current models

The checker covers all 104 models we track, including discontinued ones, so owners of older scooters can check them too. How we count

1 Your state or territory

2 Your scooter

Type to filter. Use Up and Down arrows, then Enter to choose. Escape closes suggestions. Tab moves to the next control.

3 Rider age optional

Pick your state to see the answer.

How the checker works

What makes an e-scooter eligible for public riding?

The exact device must meet your state's definition, including required weight, dimensions, capability, braking equipment and in QLD wheelbase. NT has a separate maximum 200 W and 10 km/h definition. Rider age, licence, location and supervision rules are separate. Missing required evidence is not approval.

Does a 25 km/h app setting make a faster scooter legal?

No. A riding mode is not proof of a legally compliant maximum capability. Confirm the exact Australian configuration and all other device requirements. QLD's transition through 28 February 2027 is conditional on manufacture before 1 July 2026 and former compliance; model year alone is not evidence.

Can I ride a private e-scooter in NSW or the NT?

NSW personal e-scooters remain private-property only. NT permits a separately defined private motorised scooter with maximum combined output no more than 200 W, motor-only capability no more than 10 km/h and the required maker marking. Most adult scooters exceed that definition; unknown power is not a pass.

Is this legal advice?

No. Results compare published or entered specifications with linked official definitions, not physical certification. Confirm the exact device, rider, equipment and route before riding.

Want the detail for your state? Read our state by state e-scooter law guide.